Sylvester police feed the community

SYLVESTER, GA (WALB) – Sylvester Police officers put down their guns and put on their aprons Monday. They served nearly 500 people a hot Thanksgiving meal at the First African Baptist Church in Sylvester.

They had a huge turnout. They began dishing up plates at 11:30 and didn't stop until 4.

Police officers wanted to provide a warm home-cooked meal for those who maybe can't afford it and also to show the community a side of law enforcers some never get to see.

At the First African Baptist Church in Sylvester Thanksgiving came early.

"This is a blessing. So many people don't have nothing," said Estella Sparrow as she ate a plate full of delicious food.